Associate Director Mechanical London

EDC was established in 2003 and has grown during a period when most companies in this sector have struggled. We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality, innovative engineering. As pioneers in the design of low-energy, high-performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents. We are the first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland – Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our Istanbul Office based in Turkey. EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African Market.

At EDC, our mission is to be progressive for our clients and our employees. We embrace innovation to drive efficiency in construction by leading the way. We cultivate an open, dynamic internal culture where good people and good ideas will always be heard.

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to lead and ensure high quality engineering performance. You will be required to have a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and familiarity with other business disciplines. You will oversee the full Mechanical Design process with responsibility for the following:

• Oversee project delivery throughout all stages, from feasibility assessment to construction completion.
• Ensure rigorous quality control standards are maintained across all Mechanical Engineering projects conducted across our various office locations.
• Implement effective project cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered profitably in alignment with client specifications.
• Management of both project-specific teams and cross-functional teams providing mentorship, fostering professional development and ensuring team management.
• Spearheading resource planning efforts to optimise project performance and efficiency.
• Cultivating and nurturing key client relationships to sustain and expand business opportunities.
• Travel to client and project locations as required to represent EDC for meetings, surveys, trainings and other engagements.
• Liaise and collaborate with other EDC offices for all matters as appropriate.

Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering with project management and Master’s qualification desirable.

6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.

3+ years Team Management experience.

Proven experience in delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.

Expert knowledge and experience in Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, Above ground Drainage and BMS.

Experience in BIM, Energy Assessments and Modelling software will be advantageous.

Chartership Desirable. Commercial savviness essential.

Proven capability in effectively managing and leading several projects and high performing teams simultaneously whilst showing the ability to prioritise, plan work and make disciplined decisions.

Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Expert knowledge in all Mechanical design areas, deep knowledge of Irish and UK Building Regulations and a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of Buildings.

Exhibit Leadership qualities whilst working as part of a team. Responsibility for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects and maintaining EDC’s reputation to enable repeat work.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
• Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
• Annual Wellbeing Payment
• Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
• Industry Leading 28 Days Leave
• Educational & Masters Support
• 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
• Chartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees
• Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Flexible & Remote working all year round
• 1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year.
• Highly accredited People Experience Promise focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition

We know you live a busy life and so, we have adopted a hiring process that is targeted and streamlined. We focus on your fit with EDC as well as your technical skill match.

Apply: Find an open role that interests you with EDC via one of our recruitment channels.

Review: Applications are read by real engineering managers who are both experts in interpreting resumes and are familiar with all EDC’s jobs within a talent segment—not just the one you applied for.

Interview: We use a competencies-based interviewing process that is intended to help us minimise unconscious bias while also making sure we hire people who will thrive within EDC.

Offer: We ensure we come back as quickly as possible with regards to whether you will be made an offer. If you verbally accept, we will send through an official written offer and begin the onboarding process.